Roland vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

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Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Roland Rank #664
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #664 for Roland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Samson ___

  • Samson James
  • Samson Lee
  • Samson David
  • Samson Ray
  • Samson Cole
  • Samson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roland or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Samson mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roland and Samson boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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